Ipamorelin (10 mg Vial) Dosage Protocol
Quickstart Highlights
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide that acts as a selective growth hormone secretagogue by mimicking ghrelin at the GH secretagogue receptor[1][2]. Its key advantage is high specificity for GH release without triggering ACTH or cortisol elevation, making it one of the safer GH secretagogues with minimal off-target hormonal effects[1][3]. This educational protocol presents a once-daily subcutaneous approach using practical dilution for precise insulin-syringe measurements.
Dosing & Reconstitution Guide
Educational guide for reconstitution and daily dosing
Standard / Gradual Approach (3.0 mL = ~3.33 mg/mL)
| Week | Daily Dose (mcg) | Units (per injection) (mL) |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1–2 | 100 mcg | 3 units (0.03 mL) |
| Weeks 3–4 | 150 mcg | 5 units (0.05 mL) |
| Weeks 5–8 | 200 mcg | 6 units (0.06 mL) |
| Weeks 9–12 | 250 mcg | 8 units (0.08 mL) |
Frequency: Inject once daily subcutaneously, ideally 30–60 minutes before bedtime on an empty stomach to synergize with natural nocturnal GH secretion[4][5]. For doses ≤10 units (≤0.10 mL), consider 30- or 50-unit insulin syringes for improved readability.
Reconstitution Steps
Important: This content is intended for therapeutic educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Supplies Needed
Plan based on an 8–16 week daily protocol with gradual titration.
- 8 weeks ≈ 2 vials
- 12 weeks ≈ 2–3 vials
- 16 weeks ≈ 3 vials
- Per week: 7 syringes (1/day)
- 8 weeks: 56 syringes
- 12 weeks: 84 syringes
- 16 weeks: 112 syringes
- 8 weeks (2 vials): 6 mL → 1 × 10 mL bottle
- 12 weeks (2–3 vials): 6–9 mL → 1 × 10 mL bottle
- 16 weeks (3 vials): 9 mL → 1 × 10 mL bottle
- Per week: 14 swabs (2/day)
- 8 weeks: 112 swabs → recommend 2 × 100-count boxes
- 12 weeks: 168 swabs → recommend 2 × 100-count boxes
- 16 weeks: 224 swabs → recommend 3 × 100-count boxes
Protocol Overview
Concise summary of the once-daily regimen.